Chinese Bush Warbler
NameChinese Bush Warbler
Common NameChinese Bush Warbler
Scientific NameLocustella tacsanowskia
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown to greyish-brown. Underparts are whitish, often with buffy flanks. A faint pale supercilium is present above a dark eye-stripe. The throat and breast may show subtle streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, rapid, mechanical, insect-like trill or buzz, often compared to a sewing machine.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern Asia, including parts of Russia, Mongolia, and northern China. Winters in Southeast Asia, covering areas like Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab olive-brown plumage, Faint pale supercilium, Slender bill, Secretive behavior, Insect-like trilling song
Description
This small, secretive warbler has drab olive-brown upperparts and paler underparts, often with a faint supercilium. It typically forages low in dense vegetation, making it difficult to observe.
